Ink & Paint Production Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Ink & Paint Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations. The role oversees the full production cycle from formulation and batch processing through quality control to on‑time delivery, ensuring efficiency, consistency and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and innovate ink formulations for writing, packaging and printing applications.
• Conduct lab‑scale testing and optimise parameters such as viscosity, drying time, adhesion, colour strength and stability using rheology, spectrophotometry and viscometry.
• Support product development and scale‑up from laboratory to full‑scale production, resolving technical challenges.
• Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues while driving continuous improvement in performance and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, marketing, QC and support teams to align products with market needs and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate R&D documentation and ensure compliance with safety, environmental and industry standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in ink, paint or coatings manufacturing, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven knowledge of ink and paint formulation, batch processing and production scale‑up.

Required skills

• Ink and paint chemistry, raw‑material handling and manufacturing processes.
• Quality control systems and batch record management.
• ERP / inventory management systems for production planning.